עברית
Ivrit
Hebrew is עברית (Ivrit) in Hebrew.
עברית refers to the Hebrew language. To describe things pertaining to the language or to describe a person, different forms are used.
Meaning: language (name)
Which one should you use?
The noun עברית is used to name the language itself. In contrast, the adjective עִבְרִי is used to describe something as being Hebrew.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun for the language, עברית, is a feminine noun. When using the related adjective or noun for a person, the masculine singular form is עִבְרִי, while the feminine adjective form is עִבְרִית. The forms עִבְרִים and עִבְרִיָּה also refer to people.
How do you pronounce it?
Ivrit
Did you know?
- Modern עברית was revived as a spoken language in the late 19th century after being used for nearly 2,000 years primarily as a written and liturgical tongue.
- Because עברית is written from right to left, Hebrew books and magazines are bound and opened from what English speakers would consider the 'back' of the book.
- While עברית is the name of the language, a Hebrew speaker might refer to their own language as לשון הקודש, which means 'the Holy Tongue'.
Examples in context
- אני לא מדבר עברית.I don't speak Hebrew.This sentence is useful for saying you do not speak עברית.Tatoeba #634066 by Eldad, translation #634069 by Eldad
- עברית היא שפה קשה.Hebrew is a difficult language.This sentence is useful for describing עברית as a difficult language.Tatoeba #2739239 by Eldad, translation #2739238 by Eldad
- אני רוצה ללמוד עברית.I want to learn Hebrew.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn עברית.Tatoeba #502194 by zhekka, translation #502170 by CN
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are talking about their studies at the university.
- דניאל Danielאת מדברת עברית?at medaberet ivrit?Do you speak Hebrew?
- מאיה Mayaכן, אני לומדת עברית באוניברסיטה.ken, ani lomedet ivrit ba'universita.Yes, I am studying Hebrew at the university.
- דניאל Danielזה נשמע מדהים, מאיה.ze nishma madhim, Maya.That sounds amazing, Maya.
- מאיה Mayaתודה, דניאל. זה קצת קשה.toda, Daniel. ze ktsat kashe.Thanks, Daniel. It is a bit difficult.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
